Frankenstein:A Modern Prometheus

IVEY AWARD-WINNING GREEN T PRODUCTIONS PRESENTED A FEMINIST TAKE ON THE HORROR CLASSIC, FRANKENSTEIN: OR THE MODERN PROMETHEUSFri November 17 - Sun November 26 at the Historic Mounds Theatre in St. PaulThe PlayMirroring the grotesque creature of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s iconic novel, scenes of gothic horror are cobbled together with Green T’s signature physical style. An eerie parade of misshapen beings, a visual nod to the 1931 Karloff film, oversized puppets, and at the center, the heartbreaking, female-centered story of an ambitious medical student who brings a creature to life, then shuns it. Locked out of society, deprived of human contact, understanding and compassion, the creature tragically lashes out. The PerformanceThe eclectic performance style featured movement-based theater, puppetry and live music, including original compositions for accordion and taiko drums.To highlight feminist themes in Shelley’s novel, director Kathy Welch cast women in the central roles of the story:Heidi Berg as the DoctorNatalie Rae Wass as the CreatureMickaylee Shaughnessy as the CaptainHeather Quigley as the BetrothedJennifer Rathsack as the FriendMisty Brehmer as the Blind CottagerAvian Jangula as the Medical StudentOther performers include: Derek Dirlam, Matt Kelly, Matthew Kessen, David Schneider, and Erik Sorensen.The creative staff included:Assistant Direction by Ki Seung RheeOriginal Composition and Music Direction by Miriam GerbergTaiko Drumming by the TaikollaborativeCostume Design by Lisa ConleyPuppet Design by Loren VorkProp Design by Ryan VossSet Design by Kathy Welch and Rick Coleman Lighting Design by Emmet KowlerMonster Prosthetics by Bill HedrickGraphic design by Wendy Ruyle (5by5 Design)​Photo credits: Brad Dahlgaard​

Green T Productions is supported by ArtsLab, a leadership and strategy development program of Arts Midwest.